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Film Festivals from around the world and accommodation tips

Jackson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:33:36 +0000

Film festivals are a great opportunity to break the repetitive beach-museum-tourist attraction cycle and do something different with your trip away. HostelBookers' guest blogger and film fanatic Rodrigo dos Santos takes a look at some of the biggest festivals on the film festival circuit.

Top Dublin hostels offer free Guinness to guests staying over Saint Patrick’s Day

Jackson — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:32:44 +0000

Considering heading to Dublin to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in style this year but not sure where to stay? How about staying in a hostel just five minutes from the Temple Bar area for just 30 Euros a night with a complimentary free pint of Guinness for every night that you stay? Interested? Thought you would be! Read on for more details...

Stay for free in a New York Hostel and help donate to the Haiti earthquake appeal

Jackson — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:30:19 +0000

Calling all travelers and backpackers looking for somewhere to stay in New York. Stay at a top New York hostel for free this February and help support the Haiti relief effort at the same time. Read on for details...

10 things to do in Istanbul in 2010

Madeleine — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:08:34 +0000

The results are in and Istanbul is the 'Capital of Culture' 2010. Guest blogger Roseli Andrion has done the legwork for you and chosen the top 10 things this exciting city has to offer.

Medieval Cities in Spain

Lauren — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:57:49 +0000

Planning a trip to Spain and want to see more of the country than all the standard tourist haunts? Spain enjoys a rich culural history and is home to some of the most beautiful walled towns and cities in Europe. In this post Spanish expert and Hostelbookers guest blogger Roseli Andrion explores the treasures behind three of the lesser known walled Medieval cities in Spain...

Photo Competition Jan 2010- Tradition Photo Finalists

Jackson — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:29:03 +0000

The photos are in, the finalists have been chosen. Who wins? You decide as we go to the polls to crown our winner for our second travel photo competition. Read on to check out the shortlist and register your vote!

Carnival Time Around the World

Jackson — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:07:08 +0000

With Christmas and New Year celebrations now little more than a hazy memory, the World is gearing up for Carnival season. Rio and Venice's versions of Carnival are well known and have been written about to death. For information on Carnivals that involve eating ram's scrotum and copious amounts of vodka check out our alternative guide for 2010!

Medieval Cities in Portugal

Madeleine — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:02:22 +0000

Among the hidden treasures of Portugal, guest blogger Roseli Andrion discovers the medieval walled cities are true gems...

HostelBookers January Winter Sale

Steve — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:16:40 +0000

Got a case of the January blues? Want to get away from it all but feeling the pinch after the Christmas and New Year period? Then check out our amazing January sale! With discounts of as much as 90% on destinations throughout the world, we have something for even the most budget-minded traveler!

HostelBookers Christmas Card

Lauren — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:00:20 +0000

Happy Christmas from HostelBookers